President Obama delivered a speech emphasizing the need for education reform at the National Urban League convention. He discussed the need to not only help, but improve teaching standards and provide a better environment for both teachers and students.

In his speech, the president said that the U.S. has fallen in ranking from one to 12 in college completion. He also questioned why celebrities and sports stars are idolized by the public instead of teachers, asking rhetorically, "Who are we saying is important?"